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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,971.16, 86,848.54 and 45,956.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,971.16, 86,848.54 and 45,956.28 is: 63,381.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,971.16 : 86,848.54 = 45,956.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,971.16/86,848.54 = 45,956.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,971.16x = 86,848.54 × 45,956.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,971.16x = 3,991,235,821.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,235,821.83/62,971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,381.96

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